Flight attendants need a minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent to obtain a job with an airline. However, many airlines are now preferring to hire candidates with some college background. Some employees look for applicants with a degree in tourism, business, public relations, communications, hospitality, and social science. If you are hired to work on international flights, you may need to be fluent in a foreign language. You may also attend flight attendant school. In addition to education requirements, 1-2 years of work experience with a background in a service occupation (such as hotels or sales) is typically expected to gain employment as a flight attendant.
